Priyan Rupasinghe
Manufacturing And Quality
Brisbane
Summary
With over two decades of experience, I stand out as a highly qualified quality practitioner with expertise in quality and risk management across both manufacturing non-manufacturing sectors. My professional accomplishments encompass the development and implementation of comprehensive quality and risk management frameworks, ensuring that quality standards are met and risks are effectively managed across production processes. I am acknowledged for my proficiency in deploying cutting-edge strategies, such as Lean and continuous improvement techniques, in diverse corporate environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Quality Manager
Engineers Australia
1 2020 - Current
- Designing and implementing a fit-for-purpose quality management system for Engineers Australia
- Liaison with international entities and the Commonwealth and Statutory governments to maintain Engineers Australia’s accreditations and assessment schemes
- Ensuring Engineers Australia’s accreditation and assessment practices comply with the requirements and regulations set by its external stakeholders and Professional Standards
- Development and implementation of Engineers Australia Policy Framework, including the development of policies and procedures and conducting training sessions
- Maintaining the internal audit schedule and conducting the audits
- Rolling out Engineers Australia’s quality processes, including the document management system (DMS), NCR system, Customer feedback Reporting (CFR), and corrective and correction actions systems
- Leading reviews and audits undertaken by international, national and statutory regulatory authorities.
Production Supervisor
Vinidex Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and executed site-specific quality and production plans and strategies, working with key stakeholders to prevent safety and environmental incidents
- Drove continuous improvement and lean initiatives to enhance production efficiency and product quality
- Guided production teams to meet essential targets in safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency
- Managed production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to align with projected sales forecasts.
Technical & Quality Manager
Bradken Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Providing business-level Quality Management support to ensure project delivery meets customer and regulatory requirements
- Developing, implementing, and managing quality planning, assurance, improvement, and risk management systems to guarantee product quality in line with customer and regulatory standards
- Conducting internal quality audits and failure investigations across various projects and product lines
- Investigating and resolving customer complaints and warranty claims
- Leading corrective and preventive actions
- Continually reviewing the operation of the quality functions across the business to identify and promote best practices and deliver continuous improvements to the methods and systems
- Leading the technical & quality teams to ensure required product and customer specifications are maintained
- Leading site improvement programmes to improve operational efficiencies and reduce cost of poor quality
- Managing the site’s QMS and maintaining ISO 9001:2015 accreditation /Conducting supplier & Internal audits
- Prepare governance-level quality reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends
- Provide engineering and technical support for sales, customers and other internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with product development and engineering teams in new product development projects.
Manufacturing Supervisor
A. W. Bell Pty Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Performed all day-to-day supervisory functions of the manufacturing
- Production planning, scheduling and inventory control
- Led 20 production staff to achieve key targets on safety, quality, cost and delivery on time
- Liaised with customers and internal teams to resolve customer complaints and quality issues
- Participated in contract reviews and provided technical assistance in product specification development
- Training, coaching and performance management of production staff
- Preparation and communication of periodical reports on safety, quality and production
- Leading Kaizen and lean projects.
Plant Manager
Solex Engineering
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Profit and Loss responsibility
- Implementing policies and procedures to ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost reduction goals are achieved
- Establishing operating budgets; monitors the cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards.
Factory Engineer
Solex Engineering
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Contributing and liaising with design and factory production engineers in the development of new products
- Designing of tools and methods required for manufacturing quality products economically
- Maintaining and upgrading quality and ensuring continuous improvement is achieved across all production and processes within the plant
- Planning, scheduling, and overseeing all maintenance activities, achieving maximum efficiency using existing plant equipment
- Participating in the selection process of plant staff
- Leading, developing and coaching staff as needed to meet production, quality, cost, safety targets and company goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
University of Moratuwa
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, AustraliaLean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification -
The Council For Lean Six Sigma Certification
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) -
American Society For Quality
Skills
Auditing and Compliance Management
Quality Planning, Assuring & Control
Continuous Improvements & WH&S
Design and delivery of training programs
Nonconformity Management/Corrective actions
Governance and Risk Frameworks
Development of risk and quality of Policies/ Procedures
Quality Management Systems (ISO9001)
Certification
Certified Auditor - Quality Management Systems (ISO 19011:2018)
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Vinidex Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
Technical & Quality Manager
Bradken Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2019
Manufacturing Supervisor
A. W. Bell Pty Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2013
Plant Manager
Solex Engineering
01.2003 - 01.2010
Factory Engineer
Solex Engineering
01.2000 - 01.2003
Quality Manager
Engineers Australia
1 2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
University of Moratuwa
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
The University of Queensland
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification -
The Council For Lean Six Sigma Certification
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) -
American Society For Quality
Certified Auditor - Quality Management Systems (ISO 19011:2018)
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)
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